Certified Nurse Assisting / CNA
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/21/2026
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Established in 1982
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southeastern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health C And A Registery
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $770.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $369.00 |
| Tests | $379.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $132.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,750.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Prospective students should contact Southeastern Illinois College (618) 252-6376, or toll free 1-866-338-2742, and request an admissions packet. Complete the college admissions form and the financial aid application. Upon completion contact the college to make an advisement appointment. Students from Edwards, Wayne, Wabash or White Counties should contact Wabash Area Development Incorporated at (618) 963-2387 Hamilton Hardin, Gallatin, Pope and Saline County residents should contact Mid5 at (618) 273-2861 to schedule an evaluation for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) support. All other prospective students should contact their local Workforce Investment Board for information on WIA support.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - TB Test, Nursing Uniform, Shoe and Name pin. Illin
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Certified Nurse Assisting / CNA
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/21/2026
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Established in 1982
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
Southeastern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department Of Public Health C And A Registery
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
8 Weeks ( 160.00 Hours / 7.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $770.00 |
| Books | $100.00 |
| Fees | $369.00 |
| Tests | $379.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $132.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,750.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Prospective students should contact Southeastern Illinois College (618) 252-6376, or toll free 1-866-338-2742, and request an admissions packet. Complete the college admissions form and the financial aid application. Upon completion contact the college to make an advisement appointment. Students from Edwards, Wayne, Wabash or White Counties should contact Wabash Area Development Incorporated at (618) 963-2387 Hamilton Hardin, Gallatin, Pope and Saline County residents should contact Mid5 at (618) 273-2861 to schedule an evaluation for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) support. All other prospective students should contact their local Workforce Investment Board for information on WIA support.
Entry Requirements:
- Other - TB Test, Nursing Uniform, Shoe and Name pin. Illin
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes